SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) – Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Shenandoah County. The crash occurred on Saturday (April 19), at 3:49 p.m. on Interstate 81 at the 272-mile marker.
A 2025 Peterbilt tractor-trailer was traveling north on I-81 when a tire blew out, causing it to collide with the guardrail, jackknife, and catch fire.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, Giorgi Khutsishvili, 42, of Lake Hopatcong, NJ, suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. He was wearing a seatbelt.
The northbound lanes of I-81 were shut down for approximately 2 hours. VDOT assisted with the roadway closure and detour.
The crash remains under investigation.